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Lead Data Scientist

£115,000 - 125,000
Data Idols
Penrose Way 6, London
£115,000 - 125,000
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<50
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Services
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Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Extensive experience building, validating, and deploying machine learning models into production - Strong hands-on skills in Python and SQL - Experience working in cloud environments (GCP preferred) - Deep understanding of experimentation, evaluation, and scalable machine learning design - Ability to mentor others and influence technical direction without formal line management

Technologies

Machine Learning

Responsibilities

As a Lead Data Scientist, you'll be the go-to technical authority, taking ownership of challenging modeling work and driving end-to-end delivery. You'll work deeply hands-on, developing advanced models, improving existing pipelines, and ensuring solutions are scalable and production-ready. You will collaborate closely with the Head of Data Science, shaping the technical approach, advising on best practices, and leading major initiatives. While you won't have formal people management responsibilities, you will support and mentor others, setting the standard for technical excellence and guiding their development.

Description


This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a senior individual contributor and wants to stay close to the code and modeling while having a strong voice in technical decision-making. If you’re looking for a role where you can remain hands-on while owning major technical challenges, we encourage you to submit your CV for initial screening.
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